Tuesday, April 29, 2014

"All said and done the NH-U14S is the most impressive tower cooler we’ve run through our testing format thus far and manages to have a lower MSRP than some of the other competitors. The easy install is also another feather in its cap. As previously mentioned the addition of the second fan is a matter of personal preference between sound and temperature but the option is always something you like to see in a tower cooler."

"when they announced the NH-D15 to us we immediately knew that it would be a worthy successor to the highly acclaimed NH-D14. Sure we didn't expect miracles since in their current state dual tower CPU Coolers have pretty much reached their maximum cooling efficiency but we did expect something more from Noctua and so surpassing the Silver Arrow Extreme by Thermalright was a very pleasant surprise. Noise levels play a significant role in the end game and so having the best possible cooling efficiency (it did dominate the chart) with relatively low noise levels is always the best possible scenario thus the NH-D15 has placed Noctua back at the top of CPU Air Coolers"

"As far as wireless gaming headsets go, the SteelSeries H Wireless offers classy, understated looks, but truly robust audio performance in the context of gaming. The flexible band and soft cushioning make it a comfortable choice too."

"Noctua’s new flagship CPU cooler is a worthy successor to the highly revered NH-D14. In all our tests, we found NH-D15 to be very capable indeed. It achieves great results with very little noise. Noctua has clearly spent significant time designing this new cooler, it simply oozes quality on many levels and we’d gladly add it to our cooling arsenal."

Wednesday, April 23, 2014

"The APEX [RAW] may not share some of its brothers unique characteristics/features but it still has the same high quality build, the same sleek design, 32 total macro key commands, low-profile keys that are obviously faster to use than regular height ones, the same anti-ghosting feature, rubber feet which are simply more "durable" than typical height adjusters (also the keyboard can't be pushed around easily) and finally it comes with a 8-level white key illumination."

"the SteelSeries Flux In-Ear Pro Headset is easily near the top of its class, offering fantastic sound fidelity for just about any kind of scenario. Whether you’re listening to your favorite tunes, watching a movie or playing a game, your aural experience will be top-notch."

Tuesday, April 22, 2014

"Thermaltake has put a great amount of effort into making something that can stand out from the average chassis. The Core V71 is a prime example that you never know what's around the corner when you thought there was nothing new to bring to the market. Now i'm getting ahead of myself of the praises and if you looked down the page already you'll see I didn't list anything negative about the chassis. This is because I honestly couldn't find anything. It's like Thermaltake looked at everything on the market last year and decided to combine everything good and make sure no rock was left unturned. I often feel companies do not make a prototype before mass production or they would see the flaws that can be resolved before production. Instead the companies rely on sales and wait for the year to make revisions. Even the price is reasonable for what is included for the V71. I mean, yes it's expensive, but Thermaltake didn't skimp and made it worth its value, even if you are only going to air cool it."

"This really is a no-frills headset that aims to offer us a good headset at a low price (around $69). It uses the same SofTouch coating as many of their cases making sure it should not get tons of fingerprint smudges on it."

"Considering its diminutive stature, some enthusiasts might overlook Silverstone's Mini-ITX masterpiece without realizing that its 14L body can house a solid aftermarket CPU cooler and a dual-slot GPU as long as the R9 290. We always come away from these small form factor reviews wishing many things were different, but not this time."

"the NH-D15 is tied for the highest performing air cooler we have ever tested, as it comes out of the box. It is even more impressive when you consider the noise level – other coolers may match it, but you pay for that with added noise."

Thursday, April 17, 2014

"With all the customizable options in this larger-than-normal full-tower chassis, Thermaltake has really stepped out of the usual shoes and was sporting new kicks when this design hit the table. This, at first glance, is not the typical thing we would expect from them either, and if it were not for that one last remnant of the light blue trays on the inside, this design is completely new and worthy of a serious amount of contemplation when looking for your next full-tower."

"The NH-D15 may not look too drastically different from the NH-D14 but the small changes add up to a larger performance shift. The Noctua build quality is still present but the new design is sleeker and more efficient."

"So what did we think of the Rival? Well overall it is a good addition to SteelSeries range of gaming mice. The build quality of the mouse is good with nice, soft touch coating on the top (which is also sweat resistant) and the chunky rubber panels on the sides. Each of the main mouse areas feels like it is built to last and the mouse does feel very comfortable to hold in a palm grip. It is also a light mouse and while that may not be to everyones taste it there are certainly those out there who will appreciate that aspect."

"The SteelSeries Siberia Elite is of a rare breed that gracefully stamps its place amongst competitors in design, quality and audio performance that rightfully settles in position as one of the most definitive gaming headsets created to date. For these reasons, we proudly present our Gold and El1te awards."

"And range? Forty feet is what they say the range is and the range is incredible. I was able to go from my basement, up two floors, and into every corner of my house without losing connection to my computer. Music continued to blare through the headset without skipping a beat. I actually remoted into my computer in the basement to change the music using my phone while I was two floors away. Yes, the range on this set is that impressive."